54-CB-4260007 LTV Rolling Stock

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking new manufactured, unused, and currently produced commercial and institutional quality Light Transit Vehicles (LTVs), Raised Roof Vans, optional All-Electric LTVs, and optional Low-Floor Vehicles through an Invitation for Bids numbered 54-54-CB-4260007, posted on July 6, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026. This term contract, categorized under NAICS code 336510 and directed toward SLED government procurement, will serve NCDOT and eligibleIntegrated Mobility Division grant recipients across the state, with delivery required within 150 calendar days of purchase order issuance. All vehicles must be brand new, fully assembled, road-ready, and comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), ADA requirements, and Buy America provisions under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, particularly when federal funds are involved. Vehicles must be equipped with specified safety features including lift operation instructions and international symbols, FMVSS and VIN labels, weather-resistant seals, fire-resistant undercoating, and corrosion-resistant finishes, and must originate from manufacturers using ISO 9001:2015-certified quality systems and qualified vehicle modifier programs. The procurement includes optional features such as wheelchair lifts, solar power systems, heated seats, and alternative fuel prep packages, though all unit pricing remains unspecified and is to be submitted via Attachment A, which is not available in the solicitation. The total estimated value is $49,039,434, derived from historical state spending patterns, but no spending cap or maximum order quantity is defined. Delivery is FOB destination to the NCDOT Highway Building in Raleigh and other designated locations, with final acceptance at the point of delivery by the state agency. All bids must be submitted electronically through the eVP portal by the deadline; physical submissions are prohibited. Offerors must submit completed certifications including UEI, HUB and DBE compliance, Buy America attestation, lobbying disclosures, and debarment status, and may be subject to pre-award and post-delivery audits. Payment requires inspection and acceptance by the state, with invoices submitted to the NCDOT Procurement Entity containing specific mandatory fields, and the Contract Administrator and Contract Manager serve as primary points of contact. The award will be based on best-value trade-off, considering total cost, quality, vendor capability, compliance, experience